Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Johnson was shot and killed while he and the sheriff attempted to serve commitment papers on a man. After they received threats from the man Deputy Johnson attempted to throw a tear gas canister through a window but was shot in the abdomen with a 12-gauge shotgun by the suspect.
The 47-year-old suspect was adjudged insane and sent to an insane asylum.
Deputy Johnson had been in law enforcement for three years and was survived by his wife, five sisters, and two brothers.
Survivors
Deputy Johnson had been in law enforcement for three years and was survived by his wife, five sisters, and two brothers.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Johnson gave the Lewis County Sheriff's Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Vanceburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Johnson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Creed John Johnson is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 22.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Lewis County Sheriff's Department, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Creed John Johnson's cause is highlighted.
How Creed John Johnson Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Creed John Johnson is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Creed John Johnson was killed by shotgun; 12 gauge.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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